• Lead Software Engineer

    Wells Fargo (Charlotte, NC)


    Wells Fargo is back in the office collaborating for fabulous outcomes!

     

    Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead enterprise-scale technology initiatives, define engineering standards, and deliver secure, resilient solutions for mission-critical systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to influence technology strategy across the organization.

     

    This role is a hybrid position and in the office three day a week.

     

    There is no Visa sponsorship or transfer for this role.

    In this role, you will:

    Lead complex, companywide technology initiatives with broad impact.

     

    Define and implement engineering best practices for large-scale systems.

     

    Design, develop, and optimize enterprise applications and platforms.

     

    Drive security, resilience, and observability strategies across systems.

     

    Collaborate with senior technical leaders and mentor peers.

    Required Qualifications:

    5+ years of software engineering experience.

     

    5+ years working with enterprise platforms (cloud or on-prem).

     

    3+ years Unix/Linux systems administration and scripting experience.

     

    3+ years implementing observability solutions for large-scale systems.

     

    3+ years designing resilience and failover strategies.

    Desired Qualifications:

    Expertise in Python for enterprise-scale applications.

     

    Experience designing distributed, high-volume systems.

     

    Strong knowledge of security frameworks and SecOps practices.

     

    Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and performance optimization.

     

    Familiarity with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines.

     

    Pay Range

     

    Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

     

    $119,000.00 - $224,000.00

     

    Benefits

     

    Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

     

    + Health benefits

    + 401(k) Plan

    + Paid time off

    + Disability benefits

    + Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance

    + Parental leave

    + Critical caregiving leave

    + Discounts and savings

    + Commuter benefits

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Scholarships for dependent children

    + Adoption reimbursement

    Posting End Date:

    29 Jan 2026

    *** **_Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants._

     

    We Value Equal Opportunity

     

    Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

     

    Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

     

    Applicants with Disabilities

     

    To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

     

    Drug and Alcohol Policy

     

    Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.

    Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

    a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

    b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

    **Req Number:** R-511375